Veterans Day Mass and Ceremony

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The third annual Veterans Day Mass and Ceremony at St. Margaret Shrine on Park Ave. in Bridgeport on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. Participants in the ceremony included South Vietnamese Military Veterans, the Greater Bridgeport Detachment of the Marine Corps League, Port 5 Naval Veterans, and the Catholic War Veterans Post 1466. less

The third annual Veterans Day Mass and Ceremony at St. Margaret Shrine on Park Ave. in Bridgeport on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. Participants in the ceremony included South Vietnamese Military Veterans, the ... more

Photo: Amy Mortensen

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The third annual Veterans Day Mass and Ceremony at St. Margaret Shrine on Park Ave. in Bridgeport on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. Participants in the ceremony included South Vietnamese Military Veterans, the Greater Bridgeport Detachment of the Marine Corps League, Port 5 Naval Veterans, and the Catholic War Veterans Post 1466. less

The third annual Veterans Day Mass and Ceremony at St. Margaret Shrine on Park Ave. in Bridgeport on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. Participants in the ceremony included South Vietnamese Military Veterans, the ... more

Photo: Amy Mortensen

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The third annual Veterans Day Mass and Ceremony at St. Margaret Shrine on Park Ave. in Bridgeport on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. Participants in the ceremony included South Vietnamese Military Veterans, the Greater Bridgeport Detachment of the Marine Corps League, Port 5 Naval Veterans, and the Catholic War Veterans Post 1466. less

The third annual Veterans Day Mass and Ceremony at St. Margaret Shrine on Park Ave. in Bridgeport on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. Participants in the ceremony included South Vietnamese Military Veterans, the ... more

Photo: Amy Mortensen

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The third annual Veterans Day Mass and Ceremony at St. Margaret Shrine on Park Ave. in Bridgeport on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. Participants in the ceremony included South Vietnamese Military Veterans, the Greater Bridgeport Detachment of the Marine Corps League, Port 5 Naval Veterans, and the Catholic War Veterans Post 1466. less

The third annual Veterans Day Mass and Ceremony at St. Margaret Shrine on Park Ave. in Bridgeport on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. Participants in the ceremony included South Vietnamese Military Veterans, the ... more

Photo: Amy Mortensen

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The third annual Veterans Day Mass and Ceremony at St. Margaret Shrine on Park Ave. in Bridgeport on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. Participants in the ceremony included South Vietnamese Military Veterans, the Greater Bridgeport Detachment of the Marine Corps League, Port 5 Naval Veterans, and the Catholic War Veterans Post 1466. less

The third annual Veterans Day Mass and Ceremony at St. Margaret Shrine on Park Ave. in Bridgeport on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. Participants in the ceremony included South Vietnamese Military Veterans, the ... more

Photo: Amy Mortensen

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The third annual Veterans Day Mass and Ceremony at St. Margaret Shrine on Park Ave. in Bridgeport on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. Participants in the ceremony included South Vietnamese Military Veterans, the Greater Bridgeport Detachment of the Marine Corps League, Port 5 Naval Veterans, and the Catholic War Veterans Post 1466. less

The third annual Veterans Day Mass and Ceremony at St. Margaret Shrine on Park Ave. in Bridgeport on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. Participants in the ceremony included South Vietnamese Military Veterans, the ... more

Photo: Amy Mortensen

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The third annual Veterans Day Mass and Ceremony at St. Margaret Shrine on Park Ave. in Bridgeport on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. Participants in the ceremony included South Vietnamese Military Veterans, the Greater Bridgeport Detachment of the Marine Corps League, Port 5 Naval Veterans, and the Catholic War Veterans Post 1466. less

The third annual Veterans Day Mass and Ceremony at St. Margaret Shrine on Park Ave. in Bridgeport on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. Participants in the ceremony included South Vietnamese Military Veterans, the ... more

Photo: Amy Mortensen

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The third annual Veterans Day Mass and Ceremony at St. Margaret Shrine on Park Ave. in Bridgeport on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. Participants in the ceremony included South Vietnamese Military Veterans, the Greater Bridgeport Detachment of the Marine Corps League, Port 5 Naval Veterans, and the Catholic War Veterans Post 1466. less

The third annual Veterans Day Mass and Ceremony at St. Margaret Shrine on Park Ave. in Bridgeport on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. Participants in the ceremony included South Vietnamese Military Veterans, the ... more

Photo: Amy Mortensen

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The third annual Veterans Day Mass and Ceremony at St. Margaret Shrine on Park Ave. in Bridgeport on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. Participants in the ceremony included South Vietnamese Military Veterans, the Greater Bridgeport Detachment of the Marine Corps League, Port 5 Naval Veterans, and the Catholic War Veterans Post 1466. less

The third annual Veterans Day Mass and Ceremony at St. Margaret Shrine on Park Ave. in Bridgeport on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. Participants in the ceremony included South Vietnamese Military Veterans, the ... more

Photo: Amy Mortensen

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The third annual Veterans Day Mass and Ceremony at St. Margaret Shrine on Park Ave. in Bridgeport on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. Participants in the ceremony included South Vietnamese Military Veterans, the Greater Bridgeport Detachment of the Marine Corps League, Port 5 Naval Veterans, and the Catholic War Veterans Post 1466. less

The third annual Veterans Day Mass and Ceremony at St. Margaret Shrine on Park Ave. in Bridgeport on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. Participants in the ceremony included South Vietnamese Military Veterans, the ... more

Photo: Amy Mortensen

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The third annual Veterans Day Mass and Ceremony at St. Margaret Shrine on Park Ave. in Bridgeport on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. Participants in the ceremony included South Vietnamese Military Veterans, the Greater Bridgeport Detachment of the Marine Corps League, Port 5 Naval Veterans, and the Catholic War Veterans Post 1466. less

The third annual Veterans Day Mass and Ceremony at St. Margaret Shrine on Park Ave. in Bridgeport on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. Participants in the ceremony included South Vietnamese Military Veterans, the ... more

Photo: Amy Mortensen

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The third annual Veterans Day Mass and Ceremony at St. Margaret Shrine on Park Ave. in Bridgeport on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. Participants in the ceremony included South Vietnamese Military Veterans, the Greater Bridgeport Detachment of the Marine Corps League, Port 5 Naval Veterans, and the Catholic War Veterans Post 1466. less

The third annual Veterans Day Mass and Ceremony at St. Margaret Shrine on Park Ave. in Bridgeport on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. Participants in the ceremony included South Vietnamese Military Veterans, the ... more

Photo: Amy Mortensen

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The third annual Veterans Day Mass and Ceremony at St. Margaret Shrine on Park Ave. in Bridgeport on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. Participants in the ceremony included South Vietnamese Military Veterans, the Greater Bridgeport Detachment of the Marine Corps League, Port 5 Naval Veterans, and the Catholic War Veterans Post 1466. less

The third annual Veterans Day Mass and Ceremony at St. Margaret Shrine on Park Ave. in Bridgeport on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. Participants in the ceremony included South Vietnamese Military Veterans, the ... more

Photo: Amy Mortensen

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The third annual Veterans Day Mass and Ceremony at St. Margaret Shrine on Park Ave. in Bridgeport on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. Participants in the ceremony included South Vietnamese Military Veterans, the Greater Bridgeport Detachment of the Marine Corps League, Port 5 Naval Veterans, and the Catholic War Veterans Post 1466. less

The third annual Veterans Day Mass and Ceremony at St. Margaret Shrine on Park Ave. in Bridgeport on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. Participants in the ceremony included South Vietnamese Military Veterans, the ... more

Photo: Amy Mortensen

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The third annual Veterans Day Mass and Ceremony at St. Margaret Shrine on Park Ave. in Bridgeport on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. Participants in the ceremony included South Vietnamese Military Veterans, the Greater Bridgeport Detachment of the Marine Corps League, Port 5 Naval Veterans, and the Catholic War Veterans Post 1466. less

The third annual Veterans Day Mass and Ceremony at St. Margaret Shrine on Park Ave. in Bridgeport on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. Participants in the ceremony included South Vietnamese Military Veterans, the ... more

Photo: Amy Mortensen

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The third annual Veterans Day Mass and Ceremony at St. Margaret Shrine on Park Ave. in Bridgeport on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. Participants in the ceremony included South Vietnamese Military Veterans, the Greater Bridgeport Detachment of the Marine Corps League, Port 5 Naval Veterans, and the Catholic War Veterans Post 1466. less

The third annual Veterans Day Mass and Ceremony at St. Margaret Shrine on Park Ave. in Bridgeport on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. Participants in the ceremony included South Vietnamese Military Veterans, the ... more

Photo: Amy Mortensen

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U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Michael Benedetto, carries the Memorial wreath during the third annual Veterans Day Mass and Ceremony at St. Margaret Shrine on Park Ave. in Bridgeport on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. Participants in the ceremony included South Vietnamese Military Veterans, the Greater Bridgeport Detachment of the Marine Corps League, Port 5 Naval Veterans, and the Catholic War Veterans Post 1466. less

U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Michael Benedetto, carries the Memorial wreath during the third annual Veterans Day Mass and Ceremony at St. Margaret Shrine on Park Ave. in Bridgeport on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. ... more

South Vietnamese Special Forces Veteran Ngoc Nguyen, who served from 1969-1975, holds the American Flag during the third annual Veterans Day Mass and Ceremony at St. Margaret Shrine on Park Ave. in Bridgeport on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. Participants in the ceremony included South Vietnamese Military Veterans, the Greater Bridgeport Detachment of the Marine Corps League, Port 5 Naval Veterans, and the Catholic War Veterans Post 1466. less

South Vietnamese Special Forces Veteran Ngoc Nguyen, who served from 1969-1975, holds the American Flag during the third annual Veterans Day Mass and Ceremony at St. Margaret Shrine on Park Ave. in Bridgeport ... more

Fr. Alfonso Picone blesses the Memorial wreath during the third annual Veterans Day Mass and Ceremony at St. Margaret Shrine on Park Ave. in Bridgeport on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. Joining Fr. Picone are Deacon Joseph Melita and Fr. Artuso Grezioso. Participants in the ceremony included South Vietnamese Military Veterans, the Greater Bridgeport Detachment of the Marine Corps League, Port 5 Naval Veterans, and the Catholic War Veterans Post 1466. less

Fr. Alfonso Picone blesses the Memorial wreath during the third annual Veterans Day Mass and Ceremony at St. Margaret Shrine on Park Ave. in Bridgeport on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. Joining Fr. Picone are Deacon ... more

Fr. Alfonso Picone blesses the Memorial wreath during the third annual Veterans Day Mass and Ceremony at St. Margaret Shrine on Park Ave. in Bridgeport on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. Joining Fr. Picone are Deacon Joseph Melita and Fr. Artuso Grezioso. Participants in the ceremony included South Vietnamese Military Veterans, the Greater Bridgeport Detachment of the Marine Corps League, Port 5 Naval Veterans, and the Catholic War Veterans Post 1466. less

Fr. Alfonso Picone blesses the Memorial wreath during the third annual Veterans Day Mass and Ceremony at St. Margaret Shrine on Park Ave. in Bridgeport on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. Joining Fr. Picone are Deacon ... more

South Vietnamese Special Forces Veteran Ngoc Nguyen, who served from 1969-1975, holds the American Flag during the third annual Veterans Day Mass and Ceremony at St. Margaret Shrine on Park Ave. in Bridgeport on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. Participants in the ceremony included South Vietnamese Military Veterans, the Greater Bridgeport Detachment of the Marine Corps League, Port 5 Naval Veterans, and the Catholic War Veterans Post 1466. less

South Vietnamese Special Forces Veteran Ngoc Nguyen, who served from 1969-1975, holds the American Flag during the third annual Veterans Day Mass and Ceremony at St. Margaret Shrine on Park Ave. in Bridgeport ... more

Catholic War Veterans Post 1466 Post Commander WWII Army Veteran Walter Stachacz, who served in the South Pacific for 33 months, participates in the third annual Veterans Day Mass and Ceremony at St. Margaret Shrine on Park Ave. in Bridgeport on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. Participants in the ceremony included South Vietnamese Military Veterans, the Greater Bridgeport Detachment of the Marine Corps League, Port 5 Naval Veterans, and the Catholic War Veterans Post 1466. less

Catholic War Veterans Post 1466 Post Commander WWII Army Veteran Walter Stachacz, who served in the South Pacific for 33 months, participates in the third annual Veterans Day Mass and Ceremony at St. Margaret ... more

U.S. Army Veteran Ken Jones, who served in 1953, of the Catholic War Veterans Post 1466, carries the American flag during the third annual Veterans Day Mass and Ceremony at St. Margaret Shrine on Park Ave. in Bridgeport on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. Participants in the ceremony included South Vietnamese Military Veterans, the Greater Bridgeport Detachment of the Marine Corps League, Port 5 Naval Veterans, and the Catholic War Veterans Post 1466. less

U.S. Army Veteran Ken Jones, who served in 1953, of the Catholic War Veterans Post 1466, carries the American flag during the third annual Veterans Day Mass and Ceremony at St. Margaret Shrine on Park Ave. in ... more

Photo: Amy Mortensen

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U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Stanley Kisiel, served from 1957-1961, of the Greater Bridgeport Detachment of the Marine Corps League, holds an American flag as he watches the third annual Veterans Day Mass and Ceremony at St. Margaret Shrine on Park Ave. in Bridgeport on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. Participants in the ceremony included South Vietnamese Military Veterans, the Greater Bridgeport Detachment of the Marine Corps League, Port 5 Naval Veterans, and the Catholic War Veterans Post 1466. less

U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Stanley Kisiel, served from 1957-1961, of the Greater Bridgeport Detachment of the Marine Corps League, holds an American flag as he watches the third annual Veterans Day Mass and ... more

Catholic War Veterans Post 1466 members from left, U.S. Army Veteran Ken Jones and U.S. Navy Veteran Al Neudeck participate in the third annual Veterans Day Mass and Ceremony at St. Margaret Shrine on Park Ave. in Bridgeport on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. Participants in the ceremony included South Vietnamese Military Veterans, the Greater Bridgeport Detachment of the Marine Corps League, Port 5 Naval Veterans, and the Catholic War Veterans Post 1466. less

Catholic War Veterans Post 1466 members from left, U.S. Army Veteran Ken Jones and U.S. Navy Veteran Al Neudeck participate in the third annual Veterans Day Mass and Ceremony at St. Margaret Shrine on Park Ave. ... more

U.S. Navy Veteran Al Neudeck, who served during the Vietnam War, of the Catholic War Veterans Post 1466, carries the Post 1466 flag during the third annual Veterans Day Mass and Ceremony at St. Margaret Shrine on Park Ave. in Bridgeport on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. Participants in the ceremony included South Vietnamese Military Veterans, the Greater Bridgeport Detachment of the Marine Corps League, Port 5 Naval Veterans, and the Catholic War Veterans Post 1466. less

U.S. Navy Veteran Al Neudeck, who served during the Vietnam War, of the Catholic War Veterans Post 1466, carries the Post 1466 flag during the third annual Veterans Day Mass and Ceremony at St. Margaret Shrine ... more

Photo: Amy Mortensen

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Catholic War Veterans Post 1466 member and Korean War Army Veteran Henry Romero participates in the third annual Veterans Day Mass and Ceremony at St. Margaret Shrine on Park Ave. in Bridgeport on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. Participants in the ceremony included South Vietnamese Military Veterans, the Greater Bridgeport Detachment of the Marine Corps League, Port 5 Naval Veterans, and the Catholic War Veterans Post 1466. less

Catholic War Veterans Post 1466 member and Korean War Army Veteran Henry Romero participates in the third annual Veterans Day Mass and Ceremony at St. Margaret Shrine on Park Ave. in Bridgeport on Saturday, ... more

Photo: Amy Mortensen

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U.S. Army Veteran Ken Jones, who served in 1953, of the Catholic War Veterans Post 1466, carries the American flag during the third annual Veterans Day Mass and Ceremony at St. Margaret Shrine on Park Ave. in Bridgeport on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. Participants in the ceremony included South Vietnamese Military Veterans, the Greater Bridgeport Detachment of the Marine Corps League, Port 5 Naval Veterans, and the Catholic War Veterans Post 1466. less

U.S. Army Veteran Ken Jones, who served in 1953, of the Catholic War Veterans Post 1466, carries the American flag during the third annual Veterans Day Mass and Ceremony at St. Margaret Shrine on Park Ave. in ... more

Photo: Amy Mortensen

U.S. Army Veteran Ken Jones, who served in 1953, of the Catholic... Photo-3718497.52247 - Connecticut Post

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U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Michael Benedetto, carries the Memorial wreath during the third annual Veterans Day Mass and Ceremony at St. Margaret Shrine on Park Ave. in Bridgeport on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. Participants in the ceremony included South Vietnamese Military Veterans, the Greater Bridgeport Detachment of the Marine Corps League, Port 5 Naval Veterans, and the Catholic War Veterans Post 1466. less

U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Michael Benedetto, carries the Memorial wreath during the third annual Veterans Day Mass and Ceremony at St. Margaret Shrine on Park Ave. in Bridgeport on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. ... more

South Vietnamese Special Forces Veteran Ngoc Nguyen, who served from 1969-1975, holds the American Flag during the third annual Veterans Day Mass and Ceremony at St. Margaret Shrine on Park Ave. in Bridgeport on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. Participants in the ceremony included South Vietnamese Military Veterans, the Greater Bridgeport Detachment of the Marine Corps League, Port 5 Naval Veterans, and the Catholic War Veterans Post 1466. less

South Vietnamese Special Forces Veteran Ngoc Nguyen, who served from 1969-1975, holds the American Flag during the third annual Veterans Day Mass and Ceremony at St. Margaret Shrine on Park Ave. in Bridgeport ... more

U.S. Air Force Veteran Bernard Capodagli, who served from 1951-1954; and U.S. Navy Veteran Andy Fabry, who served from 1955-1961, participate in the third annual Veterans Day Mass and Ceremony at St. Margaret Shrine on Park Ave. in Bridgeport on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. Participants in the ceremony included South Vietnamese Military Veterans, the Greater Bridgeport Detachment of the Marine Corps League, Port 5 Naval Veterans, and the Catholic War Veterans Post 1466. less

U.S. Air Force Veteran Bernard Capodagli, who served from 1951-1954; and U.S. Navy Veteran Andy Fabry, who served from 1955-1961, participate in the third annual Veterans Day Mass and Ceremony at St. Margaret ... more

Photo: Amy Mortensen

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Catholic War Veterans Post 1466 members from left, Post Commander WWII Army Veteran Walter Stachacz, who served in the South Pacific for 33 months; Korean War Army Veteran Mike Totora, Barb Totora, and Korean War Army Veteran Henry Romero, participate in the third annual Veterans Day Mass and Ceremony at St. Margaret Shrine on Park Ave. in Bridgeport on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. Participants in the ceremony included South Vietnamese Military Veterans, the Greater Bridgeport Detachment of the Marine Corps League, Port 5 Naval Veterans, and the Catholic War Veterans Post 1466. less

Catholic War Veterans Post 1466 members from left, Post Commander WWII Army Veteran Walter Stachacz, who served in the South Pacific for 33 months; Korean War Army Veteran Mike Totora, Barb Totora, and Korean ... more

Catholic War Veterans Post 1466 members from left, Post Commander WWII Army Veteran Walter Stachacz, who served in the South Pacific for 33 months; Barb Totora and her husband Korean War Army Veteran Mike Totora participate in the third annual Veterans Day Mass and Ceremony at St. Margaret Shrine on Park Ave. in Bridgeport on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. Participants in the ceremony included South Vietnamese Military Veterans, the Greater Bridgeport Detachment of the Marine Corps League, Port 5 Naval Veterans, and the Catholic War Veterans Post 1466. less

Catholic War Veterans Post 1466 members from left, Post Commander WWII Army Veteran Walter Stachacz, who served in the South Pacific for 33 months; Barb Totora and her husband Korean War Army Veteran Mike ... more

U.S. Air Force Veteran Bernard Capodagli, who served from 1951-1954; and U.S. Navy Veteran Andy Fabry, who served from 1955-1961, participate in the third annual Veterans Day Mass and Ceremony at St. Margaret Shrine on Park Ave. in Bridgeport on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. Participants in the ceremony included South Vietnamese Military Veterans, the Greater Bridgeport Detachment of the Marine Corps League, Port 5 Naval Veterans, and the Catholic War Veterans Post 1466. less

U.S. Air Force Veteran Bernard Capodagli, who served from 1951-1954; and U.S. Navy Veteran Andy Fabry, who served from 1955-1961, participate in the third annual Veterans Day Mass and Ceremony at St. Margaret ... more

Photo: Amy Mortensen

U.S. Air Force Veteran Bernard Capodagli, who served from... Photo-3718486.52247 - Connecticut Post

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South Vietnamese Navy Veteran Qua Le, who served from 1968-1975, points to bricks at the Veterans Memorial as South Vietnamese Special Forces Veteran Ngoc Nguyen, who served from 1969-1975, looks on during the third annual Veterans Day Mass and Ceremony at St. Margaret Shrine on Park Ave. in Bridgeport on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. Participants in the ceremony included South Vietnamese Military Veterans, the Greater Bridgeport Detachment of the Marine Corps League, Port 5 Naval Veterans, and the Catholic War Veterans Post 1466. less

South Vietnamese Navy Veteran Qua Le, who served from 1968-1975, points to bricks at the Veterans Memorial as South Vietnamese Special Forces Veteran Ngoc Nguyen, who served from 1969-1975, looks on during the ... more